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Dale Hollow Lake is a destination to be enjoyed year-round during any season and we’ve got some trip ideas for you.

From family vacations and romantic getaways to fishing trips and fall foliage tours, if you can dream it, you can do it here.

So check out these ideas to get you going in the right direction and come enjoy all Dale Hollow has to offer!

Escape to the lake any time of the year with any or all of these trip IDEAS for Dale Hollow!

SAMPLE SPRINGTIME

Whether it’s a weeklong FISHING trip with the guys, a wild turkey weekend HUNT for a father and son, or a couple’s trip to shake off the cabin fever of winter and ENJOY mother nature coming alive, a springtime trip to Dale Hollow is the ideal way to renew your relationship with nature.

DAY TRIP DELIGHT

A day trip to Dale Hollow is ideal due to the ease of ACCESS to the lake.  Hop in the car and come RENT a boat or bring your own to LAUNCH.  Better yet, hire a CHARTER for a guided fishing trip, come take a TOUR of the area, or just drop in for a sampling of FOOD & FUN!

ROMANTIC RELAXATION

Dale Hollow Lake is the perfect place for a romantic getaway with cozy CABINS, private HOUSEBOATS, and more options to STAY.  There are also places to RELAX together, along with plenty of opportunities to SHOP and PLAY with your significant other any time of the year.

SOAK UP THE SUMMER

Summertime on Dale Hollow Lake is the time to get out and PLAY anyway you like.  Places to STAY are available for families, couples, or groups large and small to come enjoy BOAT rides,  WATERSPORTS or just taking a SWIM from the over 620 miles of shoreline awaiting sun lovers!

AUTUMN ADVENTURE

Fall brings with it a wide array of activities to ENJOY on Dale Hollow Lake, as late-summer fun continues, anglers begin their search for all SPECIES when the water starts to cool, outdoorsman kick off their SEASONS afield, and mother nature starts showing off her stunning autumn VIEWS!

OUTDOOR ESCAPE

Dale Hollow is an outdoor paradise awaiting those who yearn for breathtaking VIEWS above and below the water on a HIKE or a DIVE, not to mention fishing for SPECIES of all kinds and multiple SEASONS to go afield.  So PLAN your next outdoor escape at the lake!

FAMILY TIME FREE FOR ALL

There is no better destination for a family trip than Dale Hollow Lake.  Where else can you go to BOAT, FISH, HUNT, and PLAY all in the same day?  There is something for all ages to ENJOY and multiple places to STAY, all of which can accommodate a family group of any shape or size!

WINTER WONDERLAND

Wintertime fishing on Dale Hollow Lake has long been a staple of the SEASONS for anglers where big pre-spawn smallmouth and other trophy fish emerge, while hunting for a wide variety of QUARRY is in full swing as the mercury falls and an open invitation to HIKE the great outdoors awaits!

Discover PLANNING for Dale Hollow Lake

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GET IN THE KNOW

Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

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BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

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CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

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GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

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SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

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PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

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SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

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HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

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Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

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